Cloud Security Engineer

Ignite Digital; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

10% company pension

Bonus

Flexible hybrid working

Job summary

A challenging digital bank in the UK is searching for an experienced Cloud Security Engineer to join their innovative team. This dynamic role involves implementing security measures, managing vulnerabilities, and collaborating closely with product and engineering teams. Candidates should possess a degree in a tech-related field, relevant certifications, and over three years of IT Security experience, preferably in fintech. Enjoy flexible hybrid working and competitive salary with excellent benefits, including a pension and bonuses.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in IT Security, preferably in fintech, SaaS or banking.
• Preferred certifications include PenTest+, Security+, OSCP.
• Strong experience of working closely with software engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Implement and manage security controls and countermeasures.
• Perform vulnerability management and remediation.
• Collaborate with software engineering and product teams.

Skills

Cloud Security

Vulnerability Management

DevSecOps

Strong Communication skills

Technical Expertise in AWS

Leadership Skills

Education

Degree/diploma in a tech-related field

Tools

AWS

Microsoft Security Centre

SIEM

DLP

Job description

Experienced Cloud Security Engineer is required to join an Innovative Start-Up Challenger Bank!

Are you passionate about building something new? We're looking for an experienced Cloud Security Engineer to join a new team of a start-up challenger bank. This hands‑on role offers the opportunity to grow into the Head of Information Security, eventually building and leading a new security team.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement and manage security controls and countermeasures.
• Perform vulnerability management and remediation.
• Collaborate with software engineering and product teams.
• Manage Active Directory, Azure, Office 365, and Defender services.
• Respond to new vulnerabilities and manage remediation.
• Develop and manage security measures for generative AI usage.

Key Skills & Experience

• Degree/diploma in a tech-related field or relevant experience.
• Preferred certifications: PenTest+, Security+, OSCP, CCSP, CEH, GCIH, GMON.
• 3+ years in IT Security, preferably in fintech, SaaS or banking / financial services
• Strong experience of working closely with software engineering and product teams with understanding of CI/CD pipelines for new feature and product releases
• Experience in DevSecOps and Cloud Security.

Technical Expertise

• Endpoint and network security concepts.
• Cryptography and data security.
• Some knowledge of GDPR & PCI-DSS
• Strong experience of AWS and ideally certified
• Forensic investigation techniques.
• Experience with security technologies (e.g., SIEM, DLP, IDS, IPS).
• Knowledge of Microsoft Security Centre and Sentinel.
• Understanding of ISO27001:22, NIST, and secure software development.

Attributes

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong leadership and time management abilities.
• Collaborative approach and relationship‑building skills.

Why Join Us?

Be part of a dynamic start‑up environment.

Play a crucial role in shaping our security strategy.

Grow your career with potential to build & lead a new security team.

Flexible hybrid working (1 day per week in office)

Competitive salary with excellent benefits including 10% company pension, bonus & much more

Apply Now and Shape the Future of Fintech!